Physical Therapist I

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Physical Therapist for outpatient clinic in downtown Charleston with ability to work with facial paralysis/ facial plastics patients. Job Summary: Evaluates, administers, and directs therapeutic procedures to patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments as deemed appropriate for the patient’s plan of care. Establishes goals of physical therapy, reassesses patient progress at regular, timely intervals, and supports findings with appropriate documentation. This job classification is required to care for patients of all ages. May direct support staff in assisting with treatment. Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Evaluation and Assessment: Conducts initial patient evaluations with supervision, accurately assessing physical abilities, and understanding injury mechanisms. Begins to identify treatment goals based on standardized assessment tools. Therapeutic Procedures: Administers basic therapeutic procedures under supervision and in accordance with the plan of care. Develops familiarity with various treatment modalities and their appropriate applications. Patient Documentation: Completes documentation in patient records, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Assists in developing care plans, updating as appropriate. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Works closely with other therapists and the multidisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Less than one year experience as a physical therapist
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, administers, and directs therapeutic procedures to patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments as deemed appropriate for the patient’s plan of care.
• Establishes goals of physical therapy, reassesses patient progress at regular, timely intervals, and supports findings with appropriate documentation.
• Conducts initial patient evaluations with supervision, accurately assessing physical abilities, and understanding injury mechanisms.
• Begins to identify treatment goals based on standardized assessment tools.
• Administers basic therapeutic procedures under supervision and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Develops familiarity with various treatment modalities and their appropriate applications.
• Completes documentation in patient records, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assists in developing care plans, updating as appropriate.
• Works closely with other therapists and the multidisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed